cavalier King Charles spaniel

[ kav-uh-leer king chahrlz span-yuhl ]

noun

1. one of a breed of small dogs developed from the English toy spaniel, having a long silky coat, often white with chestnut markings, with fringes of longer hair on the ears, legs, tail, and feet:

   The cavalier King Charles spaniel is a marvelous companion, but it’s also one of the priciest of all the lapdogs.

cavalier King Charles spaniel

noun

1. See King Charles spaniel

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalier King Charles spaniel¹

First recorded in 1925–30; named after King Charles II, known as the “ Cavalier King ”; King Charles spaniel ( def )